butterflies

Butterflies Meaning in Bengali: প্রজাপতি, পতঙ্গ, পতঙ্গিনী (noun, pronunciation: pro-jap-ti, pot-ong-go, pot-ong-gini)

Definition of Butterflies

(noun, pronunciation: buht-er-flahyz)

Butterflies are insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera. They have four wings covered with tiny scales, and their bodies are slender with long antennae. Butterflies undergo a complete metamorphosis, starting as eggs, then transforming into caterpillars, pupae, and finally emerging as adult butterflies. They are known for their vibrant colors and graceful flight.

Synonyms of Butterflies

(noun, pronunciation: sin-uh-nimz)

  • Moths – মথ (pronunciation: moth)
  • Flutterers – পতঙ্গবিশেষ (pronunciation: pot-ong-go-bi-she-sh)
  • Winged insects – পক্ষিবিশেষ (pronunciation: pok-shi-bi-she-sh)

Antonyms of Butterflies

(noun, pronunciation: an-tuh-nimz)

  • Grounded – মাটিতে আবদ্ধ (pronunciation: ma-ti-te ab-dh)
  • Stationary – অবস্থানশীল (pronunciation: ob-shtha-non-shil)
  • Immobile – অচল (pronunciation: o-chol)

Origin of Butterflies

(noun, pronunciation: or-i-jin)

The word “butterfly” originated from the Old English word “buttorfleoge,” which means “butter-colored fly.” This name was given to butterflies because of their yellowish or buttery color.

Nearby Words

  • Butterfly effect – প্রজাপতি প্রভাব (noun)
  • Butterfly bush – পতঙ্গী গাছ (noun)
  • Butterfly stroke – প্রজাপতি স্ট্রোক (noun)

Butterflies in Literature Quotes

(pronunciation: buht-er-flahyz in lit-uh-ruh-cher kwohtz)

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne (সুখ হল একটি প্রজাপতি, যা যখন অনুসরণ করা হয়, সবসময় আপনার আঙ্গুলের পাশে থাকে, কিন্তু যদি আপনি শান্তিপূর্বক বসে থাকেন, তবে এটি আপনার উপর বিসর্জন করতে পারে।)

“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Andersen (কেবল জীবন বাঁচানো যথেষ্ট নয়… সূর্যের আলো, স্বাধীনতা এবং একটি ছোট ফুল থাকা আবশ্যক।)

Butterflies Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: প্রজাপতি
  • Hindi: तितली
  • Nepali: तितली
  • Urdu: تتلی
  • Tamil: புறா
  • Telugu: తిత్తిబొమ్మ
  • Arabic: فراشة
  • Chinese: 蝴蝶
  • Japanese: 蝶
  • Russian: бабочка

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